Ashcroft Reserve is a local park in Burnside, Christchurch 8053, rated 4.7 from 6 Google reviews. It has a see-saw, freestanding slides and a swing. The directory gives no street address, reviewer comments, hours or booking details, so check locally before you visit.
A small local park with a few pieces of play equipment suits younger children best, so check the surface under the slides and swings. Parks like this often have little parking and few facilities, so plan for water, shade and a toilet nearby. Regulars often visit at set times, such as weekday mornings, when the park is quieter. It helps to choose a park by the ages of the children and to check whether any fence keeps them clear of nearby roads.
For a short play in Burnside, Ashcroft Reserve is worth a stop.